South 'Hop On Hop Off' Bus Tour

Type: Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Bus Tours

€20.00

Discover the temples, local villages and great scenery

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Tour Details

Pick Up/Meeting Details: You can join this tour at any of the bus stops along the route or if you are not staying close to a bus stop transport is provided FREE of charge to the start of the tour. Details will be provided on the service voucher which you will receive after you have booked.

Guide Type:Recorded Commentary.

Free earphones provided. This tour is available in the following langauges:
Maltese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Danish.

Licensed Tour Guide
A Licensed Tour Guide will provide a detailed en route commentary and also accompany and guide you around the historical sites, temples and fortified cities.

Multi-Lingual Licensed Tour Guide
The same as a Licensed Tour Guide, however the commentary will be provided in several languages but not usually more than 3 languages per tour.

Driver Guide or Host
A driver guide/host is not a qualified guide but is a person who is knowledgeable about our islands. He/she will give you general basic information en route but is not permitted or licensed to accompany you around historical sites, temples and fortified cities.

Onboard Commentary
Guided or Recorded commentary during a cruise.

Recorded Commentary
You will be provided with an audio guide or earphones to listen to a commentary in language of your choice.

Transport Type: Double Decker Open Top Buses

Entrance Fees: Not included into attractions at the locations stops

Additional Information: This sightseeing tour can be completed without getting off the bus in 3 hours 30 mins.

Tour Times & Availability

Starts:0900hrs (every 30 min after)

Ends:1700hrs (every 30 min before)

Availability:
This tour is available daily throughout the year, except on Christmas Day.

Tour Description

You can join the South bus tour from any of the bus stops or from the main bus terminus in Sliema.

The main tour highlights include:

Castille, Valletta
Valletta which was built by the Knights of St. John in 1565. The bus will stop at Castille place from where you visit Barraka Gardens which offer stunning views of the Grand Harbour and magnificent fortifications. Everyday at noon the 'Noon Gun Salut' is fired from the lower part of the gardens, a spectacle worth seeing. If you intend staying in Valletta take a walk down Merchants and Republic Streets where you can admire numerous historical buildings built by the Knights including the Auberges, the Grand Masters Palace and the St. John's Co. Cathedral. Valletta is also ideal for shopping and lunch. You can also exchange lines at this stop.

Other stops in Valletta include the panoramic fortified route around the city, Fort St. Elmo and the National War Museum, the award winning Malta Experience and the stunning Valletta Waterfront.This beautifully renovated 18th century wharf is also the main cruise ship terminal and has an excellent range of restaurants and cafeterias.

Birgu/Vittoriosa
Birgu forms part of the Three Cities and is the oldest fortified city of the Grand Harbour. In 1530 the Knights of St. John first settled in this area. Here you can visit the historical centre of the city which known as the 'collachio', the area which was occupied by the Knights'.

Tarxien Temples & Hypogeum
Tarxien was the first temple site to be excavated and it offers a unique collection of circa. 3000 BC sanctuaries. Stone idols and tablets, domestic animals carved in relief, altars and screens decorated with spiral designs and other patterns, oracular chambers and riches enhance the attractions of these temples. Located close to Tarxien Temples is the unique Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. This ancient underground monument is 12 metres below street level. It consists of a network of passages, chambers and caves cut on three levels, similar to the interior of a megalithic temple. The most impressive part of the temple is the "Holy of Holies" and one of the most important prehistoric masterpieces known as the "Sleeping Lady" was also found here.

PLEASE NOTE If you intend visiting the Hypogeum you cannot enter this site unless you have prebooked your tickets.

Zejtun
This southern town is a great example of typical southern lifestyle. The main piazza is dominated by the main church, however the piazza (centre) is hive of activity in the morning.

Marsaxlokk Fishing Village
Experience a little local culture at the pretty traditional fishing village of Marsaxlokk. This quaint village which is characterized by low lying buildings and the colourful traditional fishing boats known as the 'luzzu', hundreds of them fill up the bay. There is also a small local market from Mon to Sat and a big market on all day on Sunday's. Marsaxlokk is also renowned by the locals as the BEST place to eat fresh fish at one of the many restaurants.

Blue Grotto
A series of caves along the coast which are accessible by boat...you will be amazed by the crystal clear sea. If you would like to take the short 25 minute boat trip they operate subject to suitable weather conditions and the cost is €8 per person.

Hagar Qim Temple Complex
These unique ancient temples where built over 7000 years ago!

Sliema Ferries
This is the main Malta Sightseeing Bus Terminus. Sliema is probably the busiest commercial area on the island. There are numerous shops, restaurants and cafeterias.

Tour Ratings & Reviews

The ratings and reviews that appear below are provided by independent travellers about this tour/attraction and the company that operate it.

Rated by Kiruba Vetharajan on 23/09/2016

it was really good

Rated by Carol Brooks on 06/09/2016

Brilliant, I really recommend this trip. Next time I will stay on the bus all the way around and not get off and go around and then get off at a few places. You really see all the places from the top deck.

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